Project Manager, Development & Communications

Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating for policies that make food more accessible—so that no one goes hungry. To assist us in meeting our mission, Project Bread – The Walk for Hunger is seeking a Project Manager to join our team. 

At Project Bread, we have a deep commitment to creating positive social change and recognize that hunger and racism are inextricably linked. We work in a fast-paced environment that values learning, innovation, and diverse perspectives. Knowing its centrality to our work, Project Bread is committed to equity and inclusion. We aspire to build a diverse team, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented among our sector leadership. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.  

Supervisor: Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) 

Starting Salary Range: $68,000-$72,000 

The Role: The Project Manager supports the CAO and the Development & Communications team by coordinating projects, improving department-wide systems, and helping ensure the smooth execution of fundraising and communications work. Serving as a “right hand” to the CAO in executing their strategic vision, this role combines project management, team operations, and executive support to keep priorities moving forward and ensure strong communication across the department. 

The ideal candidate is highly organized, finds joy in building relationships and collaborating, and is comfortable managing many moving pieces at once. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the CAO and contribute directly to work that drives awareness, fundraising, and community engagement in support of Project Bread’s mission. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Executive Support:

• Manage the CAO’s calendar and scheduling and support daily workflow; anticipate needs and adjust priorities as needed.  

• Draft and coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of the CAO. 

• Support the preparation for internal and external meetings, such as creating agendas, presentations and briefing materials and managing event logistics. 

• Support communication between CAO and the Executive Team, maintain alignment on priorities and objectives, so as to support CAO in strategic decision making.  

• Manage expense reports, invoices, and other administrative tasks to support smooth departmental operations. 

Strategic Project Management:

• Lead or support special projects that advance Development & Communication’s team goals, coordinating contributors, timelines, and deliverables. 

• Work cross-functionally across departments to ensure smooth execution, problem-solve barriers, and keep projects moving forward. Serve as a connector between the CAO and Development and Communications teams, supporting prioritization, communication flow, and decision-making. 

• Facilitate the creation of the quarterly Board memo, soliciting and synthesizing content from the Development & Communications Team.
  

Development and Communications Team Support:

• Support annual department planning, coordinating the development of goals, budget, and work plans, and tracking progress throughout the year.  

•  Coordinate department meetings and annual department retreat, including managing scheduling and logistics, creating agendas, and supporting facilitation.. 

• Maintain and improve departmental processes to support collaboration, track follow-up items and deadlines,  

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the smooth operation of the Development and Communications team. 

Organizational Responsibilities:  

• Support the annual Walk for Hunger, including working as event staff the weekend of the Walk (first weekend in May), and attending pre-Walk events as assigned.  

• Participate in organization-wide events and meetings.  

• Act to promote, sustain, and grow Project Bread’s positive, productive, and inclusive working environment.  

Qualifications: 

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. Project Bread recognizes this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate most of the qualifications and experiences listed below. 

Priority Competencies: 

• Organized and Independent: Demonstrates an innate attention to detail that keeps yourself and others organized. A confident, self-starter that finds joy in managing projects that require strategic multi-tasking and prioritization. 

• Relationship Builder and Collaborator: Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, with professionalism, positivity, and discretion, in a highly visible role. Builds trust and credibility with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including colleagues, donors, and community partners. Cultivates strong, collaborative internal relationships, knowing how to identify and engage the right people to achieve work outcomes. 

• Strategic and Adaptable: Successfully adapts to changes and brainstorms solutions to help Project Bread’s development and communications initiatives meet strategic objectives. 

Additional Qualifications and Experience: 

• Personal commitment to solving hunger in Massachusetts.  

• 3+ years of professional experience in executive support, nonprofit communications and development, project management, or similar role. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting correspondence and preparing materials and presentations. 

• Proven ability to manage complex scheduling, priorities, and competing deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Ability to give and receive timely feedback. 

• Skilled in the use of technology, including Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint), Asana, and Raiser’s Edge, and able to learn and adapt to new systems. 

• Being multilingual is not a requirement for the role but is recognized as an asset. 

Work Location 

All employees are currently working a hybrid remote and in-office model and are expected to spend at least some time in the office each week. The Project Manager will need to be present in the East Boston office regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and additional days as needed, to support the Chief Advancement Officer and interact with other staff in order to successfully fulfill the duties of the role. 

Benefits 

Benefits include health and dental, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan with match after one year, fully paid PFML leave, life and long-term disability, contributions to commuting costs and wellness expenses, and flexible paid time off.  

How to Apply 

Please apply here by completing our application form and uploading your resume and cover letter in MS Word or Pdf format. 

Review of applications will begin December 22nd and continue until the position is filled. 

Project Bread is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services. Please contact us at jobs@projectbread.org if you would like to request special accommodations during the interview process.